The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Specialist Dietitian

The closing date is 13 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, innovative Dietitian to join our expanding team of Dietitians, delivering an integrated acute service for the communities of Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

There is 1 X Full time role and 1 X Part time (22.5 hours) role available.

The successful candidate will work closely with their Inpatient Dietetic colleagues.

You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills within the Dietetic Service utilising advances in technology to deliver dietetic support for patients across the county, within inpatients and outpatients including the sub acute community wards that are on site.

We are a friendly, forward-thinking team working in a fast paced and rewarding environment. High quality patient care is at the forefront of our decision making and we are enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas and supporting staff development.

We are fully committed to invest in your training and development and have well established CPD, clinical supervision and leadership development opportunities.

A commitment to work within our Trust values is essential.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous practitioner within the Inpatient Team specialising in nutrition support whilst delivering clinics across a full range of Dietetic specialities, supported by highly specialist therapists.
To perform therapeutic assessment of patients within the clinical setting with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes.
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.To provide clinical education, advice and support for junior dietitians and assistant staff.
To provide highly specialist knowledge, skills and advice to clients, and be a source of expertise for therapy staff, other members of the MDT and other agencies.
To supervise, educate and assess the performance of therapy learners.
To contribute to service research and audit activities.
To propose any service changes within own professional area.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Our dietetic team is a county wide service working collaboratively with our partners both internally in the hospital and the community.

Date posted

30 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-SPD-809

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Dietetics or equivalent

Desirable

Member of the BDA
Member of relevant special interest group

Work Experience

Essential

Evidence of extensive relevant clinical practice
Experience of working with Integrated teams
Experience of complex case management
Experience of teaching and presentation skills
Shows ability to be able to effectively prioritise workload
Evidence of working in audit and research

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of relevant CPD
Demonstrates knowledge of clinical governance principles
Evidence of working to latest evidence based practice
Demonstrates effective communication both written and verbal

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Dietetics or equivalent

Desirable

Member of the BDA
Member of relevant special interest group

Work Experience

Essential

Evidence of extensive relevant clinical practice
Experience of working with Integrated teams
Experience of complex case management
Experience of teaching and presentation skills
Shows ability to be able to effectively prioritise workload
Evidence of working in audit and research

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of relevant CPD
Demonstrates knowledge of clinical governance principles
Evidence of working to latest evidence based practice
Demonstrates effective communication both written and verbal

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)